Everton snap up Joao Silva

Striker elated with move to Goodison Park

Everton have fortified their attack by beating off a number of clubs and signing Portuguese striker Joao Silva from Desportivo das Aves.

The 19-year-old marksman, who has been dubbed as the new Pauleta, was being tracked by the likes of Benfica, Sporting, Braga and Deportivo La Coruna and cost the Toffees 580 000 euros.

The Portuguese starlet is delighted with the move and could barely contain his emotions when he spoke to Sky Sports.

"I am calm and focusing on working for my club now, but I am happy because to play in the Premier League is a dream for any footballer because it is the best in the world," said an exuberant Silva.

"Everton are a big club, I have seen them on television and they have great players. Due to my own characteristics, I believe England will be perfect for me. It will be a huge move for me, but I am ambitious and will stay positive."

by Marco Pereira

Comments (10)

silva to everton

10
Saturday, 31 July 2010 19:58

moyes can do no wrong in the eyes of evertonians, and he is not afraid of giving youth a chance as long as you work hard he will give you a chance so be patient because moyes is the best manager in the country at nurturing young talent

PAKISTAN

9
Saturday, 10 July 2010 15:12

u have joined the best team in england hopefully he will bring more payers from Portugal

jao

8
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 12:07

good luck silva an welcome to the blue side of merseyside you are now part of a great family here at gooderson

Joao Silva

7
Friday, 30 April 2010 20:57

Joao welcome to Everton! You are joining a massive club on the way back to the top of the league and will be challenging for trophies in the coming seasons. Everton have been a sleeping giant since they were the best team in europe 25 years ago, but under David Moyes they are close to being a strong force again in european football! Evertonians will welcome you to Goodison and beleve me when Goodison is rocking there are not many other grounds in the world that can beat it. Congratulations and good luck your at the right club!

Joao Silva

6
Thursday, 29 April 2010 10:00

Good new! Hope this young prospect learn more on the best football league in a stable and sympathic club like Everton.
We need good strikers on Portugal national team in near future and Everton is a club with good youth policy, like said Toffe from Liverpool before.

Just remember one player that made his debut on Everton... Wayne Rooney

Welcome to Goodison

5
Thursday, 29 April 2010 09:08

There's no better club in Britain for developing and nurturing talent than Everton
We have a small squad so youngsters get a real chance at a family club with loyal, local support, great tradition and a superb manager

Singing for Everton

4
Thursday, 29 April 2010 04:57

Well done-having seen you a couple of times I believe our boss may have struck gold once again.Welcome to a big club -hope you develop in under the wings of the best club in the world. You will receive warmth,care and expert advice and be developed at the correct pace. Everton -a wise choice young man.

Mr Silva

3
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 22:30

Don't worry, he's coming to a club with a good youth policy.

Jack Rodwell. Dan Gosling. Victor Anichebe and a whole host of other young players.
If J Silva shows us what he's got. He'll play. And he'll be surrounded by a very friendly club/players/staff and welcomed by supporters.
Look at how Landon Donovan was treated from USA (LA Galaxy), by just working hard.

Everton will make him feel at home. Ask Nuno Valente.

Boa!

2
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 18:50

Good for him! I hope he gets some playing time though. I hate to see too many Portuguese youths go to big clubs and not get any PT. We need him to grow and gain experience. Good luck Joao!

Nice talent

1
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 18:26

Everton got themselves a real good young talent. Hope he excels with the club and maybe one day he can give our seleccao a more solid answer at striker.